About ISME
The International Society for Music Education (ISME) is a global organization dedicated to promoting music education across all cultures and societies. Founded in 1953, ISME operates under the auspices of UNESCO and is recognized as one of the most influential international bodies in the field of music education.
ISME Conferences
ISME World Conference
ISME Publications
ISME Awards
ISME World Conference Presenter Travel Award
This award is available to ISME members who are presenting for the first time at an ISME World Conference
ISME Sponsored Delegate Award
This award is available to ISME member delegates (non-presenters) who are attending an ISME World Conference for the first time
Dr.Marvin Greenberg Award for Research in Early Childhood Music Education
This prestigious award recognizes exemplary research in the field of early childhood music education.
Get Involved
Commissions
- ISME Commissions bring together members who are passionate about advancing music education in specific areas. Commissioners contribute through seminars, projects, and global collaboration.
- If you’re an active ISME member, attending ISME conferences or pre-conference seminars, publishing, or engaging with an ISME SIG, you may be eligible to serve as a commissioner.
- Start by getting involved, share your expertise, and connect with a commission that aligns with your interests.
ISME Important News
Sponsor a Member
Through our Sponsorship Program, we invite individuals to become patrons of music education by supporting educators, researchers, students, and other emerging leaders who demonstrate great potential yet face financial barriers to engaging with the international music education community.
ISMEDiary Dates
ISME SARC Regional Conference 2025
Tentative: May 2026
Vivanta Hotel, Kathmandu, Nepal
37th ISME World Conference to be held in Montreal, 2026
26 - 31 July 2026
Montréal Convention Centre - Palais des Congrès Montréal, Montreal, Canada
Community Music Activity Commission
21-24 July 2026
Scarborough, Canada
Early Childhood Music Education Commission
21-24 July 2026
Québec, Canada
Education of the Professional Musician Commission
20-24 July 2026
Quebec City, Canada
Instrumental and Vocal Music Teaching Commission
21-24 July 2026
Quebec City, Canada
Music in Schools and Teacher Education Commission
20-24 July 2026
Montreal, Canada
Research Commission
20-24 July 2026
Kingston, Ontario
Policy Commission
20-24 July 2026
Toronto, Canada
Special Music Education and Music Therapy Commission
21-24 July 2026
Ottawa, Canada
ISMESponsors
